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Check out simple ways to support animals this winter, from helping shelters to protecting wildlife in your community.
In 2024, 4,500,000 people from over 110 countries participated. You can too.
Travel mindfully wherever you go.
This winter, let’s come together to make a difference for vulnerable communities in need of support.
Human rights are the foundation of a just and compassionate society, ensuring that everyone, everywhere, is treated with dignity, fairness, and respect.
Join with people around the world on this global day of generosity.
Words to ignite the spirit of compassion.
It's not too late to find a way to lend a hand on Thanksgiving.
Just in time for Thanksgiving.
We’ve got a surplus of things to be thankful for.
Just in time for World Kindness Day or any day of the year.
Studies show that volunteerism often spikes in November, as people feel a greater sense of community and a desire to help those in need. Around 30% of all charitable giving happens between November and December.
Spreading holiday cheer doesn’t require grand gestures—small acts of kindness can have a big impact. Here are 5 easy and fun ideas for you to try!
Democracy Day on September 15 is all about embracing our roles as active citizens.
In today’s world, students are emerging as powerful forces for change and stepping up to create a better future for their communities.
A poignant documentary offers survivors a platform to share their grief, resilience, and hope for healing.
Embrace the Spirit of Fall with Acts of Kindness
On October 1st, coffee lovers worldwide celebrate International Coffee Day, honoring a drink that brings comfort, connection, and inspires kindness through the tradition of paying it forward.
This startup aims to forge new grandparent-grandchild-like relationships.
This unique grocery store lets people shop with dignity.
The school year is starting up again, so here’s a reminder on how to make it a kind, thoughtful and meaningful one.
Good Deeds Day 2024 Contributed to Improving Our Environment and making a positive impact.
The youth of Lokalne Centrum Wolontariatu w Chęcinach in Kielce, Poland embarked on an inspiring journey of impactful volunteer projects from March to July.
Check out a variety of impactful projects aimed at fostering sustainability, reducing carbon footprints, and promoting environmental awareness.
It makes sense to incorporate charity and volunteer work into a marketing strategy. But how do you do that without making it feel like marketing?
If Madiba can change the world, so can you!
Compassion is within us all, though sometimes forgotten. Here's a fun list of 10 simple ways to show it. These actions, perfect for any age, can make us more compassionate every day of the year.
Food banks around the world shared their insights on food bank donations — including things people might not consider. Here’s what we should learn
While beach days are tempting, there are many ways to make a positive impact this summer. Here are some fantastic volunteering ideas to help you enjoy the season while making a difference in your community!
Therapeutic surfing programs in Israel offer comfort and recovery.
Our environment influences our happiness and there is no doubt that small adjustments can inspire tremendous change.
Good Deeds Day this year was extraordinary. Check out the top highlights from the 2024 GDD global volunteering efforts!
The weather is clearing up, spring breaks are around the corner, now is the perfect time to spring into volunteering and do good this beautiful season
May 9, 2021, is Mother's Day! It's time to show that special woman in your life how much she means to you
Check out the easiest, most fun ways you can reduce waste and take care of your planet today.
Journeying through inspiring initiatives for 2024 and beyond.
Hands On Manilla fosters a sense of community through volunteerism.
Looking for ways to ensure that your volunteers will stay motivated? Look no further with these great tips!
Uniting communities through acts of kindness.
Good Deeds Day is on April 14, 2024.
Discover how dedicated volunteers offer support across borders.
Celebrating Good Deeds Day in Rome.
Captains Social Foundation's school renovation project is reviving education in Kerala, India.
There will be festivals, fairs, and volunteer projects throughout the region.
Fostering compassion and community spirit on this picturesque island.
Good Deeds Day is coming up this Sunday, April 10th! It’s not too late to take part read on for three easy ways to join the global movement.
Global solidarity in action.
Kid-Friendly ideas for Good Deeds Day.
Discover how Kari Warberg Block's efforts are fostering resilience in the aftermath of conflict
Found yourself in a lack of volunteers? We’ve got some tips to sort out your manpower for 2024 right here.
GDD 2024 is shaping up to be an inspirational year!
How matching volunteers with opportunities is transforming communities.
Nurturing friendships and understanding through digital connections
Exploring the transformative role of rhythm and movement.
Violinist Miri Ben Ami and the Symphony of Brotherhood Choir Unite.
Just one small act of kindness can make someone’s day.
Informal education nurtures young minds during challenging times.
Winter’s a good time to stay in and cuddle, but also for doing good! Read more about our favorite ways to do good during the coldest months of the year
The Good Deeds Day Digital Marketing team brings you the best tips for presenting your work online.
Compassionate support and specialized care in the aftermath of trauma.
Celebrities bring messages of hope and connection
Saying hello can help people feel less lonely.
The resilience and adaptability of Israelis living in turbulent times.
Discover meaningful ways to make a difference.
Navigating challenges together across continents.
Radio becomes a source of comfort and unity.
Lend a helping hand.
Outpouring of support for kidnapped civilians.
Speaking up for hostages is not political. It is humanitarian. The world of sports around the world is asking all athletes to heed the call to protect the safety and security of all hostages. #bringthemhomenow hashtag was created to raise awareness on social media in all posts.
Discover the heartwarming power of canine companions.
Discover the heartfelt gestures and words of support from stars around the world.
Young volunteers are spreading hope and strengthening communities.
Learn how to expand your reach, attract new partnerships, and amplify your message
Community Volunteerism sews seeds of solidarity.
Heartwarming tales of compassion for canines.
The power of community and compassion for a common cause.
Craft'd With Love's mission is to spread love and comfort. They do so by donating scarves to cancer patients to help them keep warm during the cold winter months. Learn more about their amazing efforts and how you can join in!
Because a simple thank you can make all the difference
Learn how to communicate effectively, connect with your audience emotionally, and obtain new resources through storytelling.
A considerable number of activities conducted for Good Deeds Day (DBA - Día de las Buenas Acciones) 2023 were centered around non-formal education.
Across the region, numerous activities tied to Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) #4, Quality Education, were undertaken, specifically in the realm of non-formal education.
On April 16th, 2023, our global partners stepped up to make a positive impact in their communities. We're thrilled to showcase some inspirational projects that happened worldwide.
World Humanitarian Day is a United Nations holiday observed every year on August 19 as a tribute to humanitarian personnel and aid workers.
We know it might be tempting to spend every sunny day on the beach, but here are a few ways to make a difference with your free time this summer
How our partners from around the globe incorporated the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals into their 2023 Good Deeds Day projects
Good Deeds Day is just around the corner and now is the perfect time to choose how you will be participating!
Fun ways to use Good Deeds Day as a tool to boost your organization and your great work
ANACAONA Community in Haiti built a handwashing station in a low-income school. Laure Bottinelli, founder and director of ANACAONA Community, told us in an interview about the pillars on which the foundation is based, their challenges, and the project they carried out for Good Deeds Day 2022 where the beneficiaries were the students and teachers of a low-income school in Haiti.
Just one kind deed a week will make a difference.
Creating and organizing your very own Good Deeds Day project can sometimes be the easy part. The challenge is getting as many people to participate as you possibly can! Our team came up with the best tips on how to invite everyone you know to join in and do good with you.
There’s no doubt that doing good contributes to our lives in many ways. Without your health and feeling good, it makes it difficult to give back and do good. Here are 9 ways in which you can do both at the same time.
featuring the UN Sustainable Development Goals #5-8 -- read on to find out what you can do to help achieve gender equality and ensure access to affordable, clean energy worldwide
In 2022, 3,900,000 people from over 100 countries participated. You can too.
Our partners from around the world stepped up to do good for their communities. We are happy to highlight some inspirational projects that took place on April 3rd, 2022, from around the world.
Are you interested in making a positive impact in your community? This is where Good Deeds Day comes in.
Still stuck on ideas? Not sure what you’ll do on Good Deeds Day? Today is your lucky day. We put together this list you can use for inspiration. What will you be doing on April 16?
We’ve reached the fourth chapter of our “Complete CSR Toolkit” series on the benefits of corporate social responsibility.
What does CSR have to do with happy employees? Plenty. Part 2 of the “Complete CSR Toolkit,”
The average person spends just as much time in the office as they do at home. Here are 10 of the best practices to get the good vibes going in your office, today and every day.
Animals are part of our ecosystem and, as such, perform vital functions to maintain its balance. Let's take a look at 6 projects caring for animals that took place in Latin America on Good Deeds Day.
As of December 2020, there were over 55 million IDPs worldwide - internally displaced persons- a person who has been forced to move within their own country because of conflict or disaster. Close to 3 million of them in living in IDP camps in Nigeria.
When we learned about our partner, Good Deeds Day Venezuela's wonderful project to honor a group of underprivileged youth who themselves were volunteers for Goods Deeds Day, we had to know more! We did an interview with Pily Mendez Quintero, the national coordinator of Good Deeds Day in Venezuela to learn more.
With summer break here, so take some time to soak up the benefits of volunteering as a family. Here are 7 benefits your family will receive from volunteering together.
Summertime is one of our favorite seasons with its bright and sunny vibes. The good news is, you can help make it even brighter by doing just ONE of these good deeds today.
Good Deeds Day this year happened to fall very close to major holidays for all three of the major religions - Pesach (Passover) in Judaism, Ramadan in Islam, and Eastern in Christianity. Multiple volunteering took place around the world that tied together Good Deeds Day events or projects with holiday celebrations. Here are just a few of these great projects.
In an interview with Laure Bottinelli, the Founder and President of ANACAONA Community, she tells us about how their partnership with Good Deeds Day brought a handwashing station to 300 students attending a school in one of the most challenging communities in Haiti.
Our oceans are not only the largest ecosystem on Earth but one of great importance to our existence. Each of us can take small actions to protect the oceans every day - even if we don't live near one.
Mind(fulness) over matter
Do volunteers at your organization represent the racial and ethnic diversity of the community you serve?
This Good Deeds Day, a huge number of participants around the world took part in environmentally focused projects. From planting, to cleaning to even releasing fish back into the ocean - so much collective good was done for the earth.
The Ultimate Good Doer's Guide to Giving Year-Round
On Good Deeds Day, projects were done all over the world focusing on almost all of the Sustainable Development Goals. We found that this year, there were many projects focused on Good Health and Well-being, (Sustainable Development Goal #3).
On Good Deeds Day, projects were done all over the world focusing on almost all of the Sustainable Development Goals. We found that this year, Quality Education (Sustainable Development Goal #4) had a lot of focus.
Now for the fun part; Taking a look at all of the collective impact we made through Good Deeds Day 2022!
As the world tries to find ways to support Ukraine, we are proud Good Deeds Day was used as motivation for people around the world to dedicate this important day to helping Ukrainians.
If you’re not sure yet what you’ll be doing for Good Deeds Day, here are five ideas for projects you can whip up in no time.
Working alongside our partners to support Ukraine, we've gathered a list of trusted charity and humanitarian organizations directly providing aid in Ukraine, as well Poland and Moldova, where a massive wave of refugees fleeing the war are landing.
With a little over a month until Good Deeds Day 2022, it’s a great time to decide how you’ll join the Doing Good movement. Maybe you’ll start your own project or you’d like to join one that is already being hosted. We are happy to highlight some inspirational projects that will be taking place on April 3rd, 2022, from around the world.
Looking to change our world for the better? If you want to get yourself into an optimal good action mindset, we have the hacks to help you get there. Read on and be inspired!
GDD is just a few weeks away, and now is the time to start making plans. Here's a list of 25 ideas to help you get started!
Two million Israelis are expected to take part in Good Deeds Day 2022, a peak event of year-round doing good activities.
Interested in boosting employee morale and providing a team bonding experience? Improving employee retention? Here are some tips to consider when choosing what good deed to do in your community.
If you’re thinking about joining Good Deeds Day and are looking for some ideas of good deeds to do in your community, we are here to provide you with a few to spark the imagination.
Emerging research points out the pluses of doing acts of kindness.
These ones go beyond just a new workout plan.
Do you know how you’ll be doing good? Ideas for example projects wait for you inside this article!
2022 is almost here! This year was not what anyone expected, it has required us all to step up, and find creative ways to do good, even from home!
Everyone needs a digital marketing strategy, especially in today’s post-corona worldwide web. Nonprofits may not make sales or have products, but it’s crucial to share your mission and your story, gain volunteers, get donations, and invite people to join in to help the world. Here are your first 10 steps.
No matter how much you have to be grateful for, or how positive you tend to be, you can never find too many ways to work more gratitude into your life.
Here we've gathered our most powerful tools to help you inspire a generation of "good guys."
Your resume is often the first impression a potential employer gets of you. Of course, you want it to be professional and reflect your career achievements, your education and training, and your key abilities. But where does volunteer work fit in?
Part 1 of our “Complete CSR Toolkit” series examines the importance of team building, for individuals, teams, and your bottom line.
The UN’s Sustainable Development Goals can seem far away, but they are actually part of our everyday lives. In the first piece of this four-part series we are covering four development goals that will help advance our world.
Most of us spend several hours a day at work, yet how we interact with our teams and colleagues are changing given the global pandemic. It's important to keep a positive attitude, and here are a few simple things you can do to make sure your team stays connected, despite any distance.
Good Deeds Day is every April, but we can do good deeds everyday. Now is the perfect time to decide how you’ll be celebrating. If you want to take part by doing something good for the youth in your neighborhood, this article is for you.
We asked hundreds of you how you chose to do good on Good Deeds Day, who you volunteered with, what materials of ours you found most helpful, and what stood out to you the most. Here are the top takeaways from the 2021 GDD global survey!
There are so many things you can easily do to benefit the world! We’ve listed a few just for you, so keep reading.
Check one of these ideas off the list every week to complete a full year of doing good!
Need some motivation? Add some positive words to your day with these motivational quotes of doing good.
Today is the perfect opportunity to get creative and start giving back to those around you.
The UN's Sustainable Development Goals were put in place to transform the world by 2030
GOODSTOCK: the world's largest conference on Doing Good
Read the inspirational story about how the Clara Luna Foundation took action through public reading sessions, after an earthquake struck Ecuador’s coast in 2016.
February 17th is Random Acts of Kindness Day - the perfect opportunity to show kindness to someone else.
This Valentine’s Day let's kick it up a notch and celebrate love in an ultimate way! Check out these fun and unique ways to give back to those who need it most.
Fun ways to use Good Deeds Day as a tool to boost your organization and your great work!
Want to do something good, but don't have much spare time? Here are some ideas that can be executed in one hour or less!
Remembering the dream! Let's make a difference on MLK day. Here are some ways to commemorate his impressive legacy.
Need some help choosing your good deed for the end of the year? Here are 5 easy and fun ideas for you to try!
Santa Box: an anonymous and meaningful way to donate helpful items to those in need
Sometimes feeling grateful can feel hard especially when things are not going our way. Here are 5 ways to stay grateful this holiday season.
Shari Arison, owner of the Arison Group, hosted several members of Light Workers Israel Unite on Essence of Life Radio, for a conversation about unity and love that connects with lightworkers worldwide.
Getting informed about the latest nonprofit trends and strategies has never been this easy or fun!
Because a simple thank you can make all the difference.
Join the International Volunteer Day campaign and take action!
Check out some top tips on how to raise children with social commitment and build resilience at a young age.
In times of confinement and crisis, it can be difficult to continue doing good. Check out these 10 ways you can do good right from your own home!
World Kindness Week gives you the perfect opportunity to get creative and give back to those around you.
Businesses are working hard to keep the world safe and healthy!
Saying thank you and practicing gratitude is clearly a good thing, but what is gratitude and why it is so important?
Living in an era where CSR is at the forefront of our minds, it is no surprise that companies around the world are stepping up and committing themselves to doing good.
Using their unique skills, and through a wide range of services and resources, companies are going above and beyond to provide aid to the world.
The essential guide for combating digital distraction
Take care of your own mental health and help those around you.
Love For The Elderly is a nonprofit founded by a 14-year old which distributes uplifting notes of kindness to seniors.
Volunteering has become more important than ever! The global challenges of COVID19 combined with the general atmosphere of unrest have created stronger needs in communities.
Good Deeds Day brings people together to do good, to elevate organizations, and to strengthen and establish key partnerships.
For Francisco Marval, Good Deeds Day's partner in Venezuela, COVID-19 shined a light on how to address critical issues in times of crisis.
As a virtual volunteer, you can make a meaningful contribution to nonprofits, social enterprises, and impact initiatives around the world — without ever leaving home.
Learn about the history and work of Let’s Do It World, the organizers of World Cleanup Day
Moving Forward: Volunteer Engagement During COVID-19
Children and teens possess a remarkable outlook on the world. Involving them in volunteer work offers a unique approach to tackling community issues.
Find out how you can give back to Mother Earth by volunteering for the eco causes closest to your heart.
A safari tour operator’s incredible story of a chance encounter and how he is helping shape Kenya’s future.
Even in these times of crisis, people astounded us with their big hearts!
Read how our partner, Silvia Maria Louzã Naccache from Good Deeds Day Brazil, in the midst of this pandemic transformed this negative experience into a positive one!
Self-promotion can be a conduit for spreading awareness and an invitation for advocates, donors, and volunteers to join your mission.
Volunteering as a family sets a powerful message to kids of any age. Here are some age appropriate ways to introduce your kids to volunteering.
May 10, 2020 is Mother's Day - time to show that special woman in your life how much she means to you
If you are looking for volunteering opportunities to do from home, look no further! There is a vast community for virtual volunteering out there just waiting for you.
We asked for your stories and you blew us away!
Turn Your Website Into A Volunteer Action Hub
Although athletes, actors, and other celebrities are sitting tight at home, many are committed to helping those in need.
Good Deeds Day 2020 was celebrated a little differently. People around the world came together to share ideas of doing good, and motivate each other to stay positive.
On March 29 you can participate in Good Deeds Day from home.
Despite these challenging times, good deeds are still happening all over the world in creative and impactful ways!
The Coronavirus is bringing out the best in many people.
Check out our list of engaging and creative things to do if you find yourself having to stay indoors for the next fortnight.
If you find yourself in quarantine, don’t be alarmed. Embrace the incubation period with these 12 creative virtual volunteering ideas.
Celebrate Employee Appreciation Day with these 6 fun ideas your team will love.
Share Your Good Deeds and Inspire Others To Do The Same!
Want to make volunteering a bigger part of your life? Or encourage volunteers to join your cause this year?
This Valentine’s Day, lets kick it up a notch and celebrate love in the ultimate way! Check out these fun and unique ways to give back to those who need it most.
CSR is good for business. How can your company directly benefit from a CSR strategy.
How can you help your organization expand its CSR programs to include the broader community?
GDD is just a few months away, and now is the time to start making plans. Here's a list of 25 ideas to help you get started!
What’s the best way to approach a company to secure a sponsor for your Good Deeds Day activities? Read on to find out!
What are the ways both you and your company can benefit when volunteering together?
Australians need our help now more than ever! Here are ways to give back to those in need and show your support.
Engaging your employees can be tough, if you’re struggling to get your team focused try adding a little social aspect to the mix.
Good Deeds Day is right around the corner, and now’s the perfect time to decide how you’ll be celebrating.
2020 is almost here! Let's start this New Year off with a bang! Check out how you can add social responsibility into your life this year.
There is a new way of giving, Check out the Giving Machine!
Take a look at 4 great ways on how to show your volunteers that they are a valuable asset to your organization.
Need some help choosing your good deed for the end of the year? Here are some easy and fun ideas for you to try!
While traveling this holiday season choose a place to volunteer and do good.
6 Things to Be Truly Thankful For.
6 Last Minute Thanksgiving volunteer Opportunities
Good preparation is key
There are more similarities between a startup and a nonprofit than you would originally think.
An empowering classroom activity to take part in this school year
Only 1⁄4 of Americans volunteer which means there are a few million people out there who may not have heard of the life-altering personal and societal rewards.
Last month GDD hosted the largest conference on volunteerism on the African continent to date!
Doing good is good for you, but did you know that there are great benefits when volunteering as a business?
Learn how you can reach your career goals by giving your time to a good cause!
200 Children living in orphanages were treated to a fun day and also learned about how they can help the planet.
Here are our favorite ways students did good on Good Deeds Day
Corporate CSR programs provide both employees and the employers with a plethora of advantages and benefits.
More than 77 million American adults volunteered with an organization last year. That’s a record — with about 30% of all people over the age of 18.
Highlighting the first time country participants of GDD 2019
Business owners today hold a uniquely “powerful” position in that they are able to channel their resources through their communities and beyond
The results from this year’s global survey are in!
Over 3.9 million volunteers took part in Good Deeds Day 2019. Check out these inspiring stories!
Spend the global day of doing good with hundreds of participants in one of these mega-events around the world!
Good Deeds Day is right around the corner. If you’re not sure yet what you’ll be doing, here are four ideas for projects you can whip up in no time.
The Caribbean Volunteer Exchange engages the people in the 26 Caribbean Island nations to think and act as regional citizens.
This company expanded Good Deeds Day into an entire week of doing good!
Inspired to help local nonprofit organizations reach their full potential, Gary Vaughan volunteers his time and skills to create actionable project plans.
Volunteering involves a commitment of one’s time, energy and/or resources to benefit others with no expectation of reward or compensation.
No meditation required
Corporations gave $20.77 billion to charity in 2017. That's a significant amount, but if you're thinking the funds and support to charitable groups are exclusively coming from global giants, the reality is different.
Kick-start or expand your personal reach or the efforts of your organization by participating in the following initiatives
How the Service Enterprise Initiative Helps Volunteer Organizations Build Capacity
3 cities, 3 hemispheres, and hundreds of connections made!
For many nonprofits, engaged volunteers are the key to growing your organization and mission far beyond the bounds of your marketing budget
The easy way to start a recycling initiative at your workplace!
We have seen so many amazing examples of the impact that volunteers can make.
And it starts with zzz’s
How the Coca-Cola WOW Tour 2018 mobilized thousands of youth to volunteer and the results were incredible!
Exceptional insights into how to create CSR strategy that is good for business while also being good for the world.
Pro bono is growing and evolving. It provides more and more opportunities for employees to stretch their skills, and for nonprofits to strengthen their options.
Growing the Good Deeds Day Network: The 1st Africa Regional Conference
Taking risks doesn’t mean succeeding every time, and that’s OK! Taking risks can lead to failure which in turn can help you grow as a person
If you’re looking to learn new things, expand your mindset, and improve yourself in the upcoming months these are our top picks to read this summer!
Share Your Culture By Sharing a Meal
Nonprofits have a wild card that they can use to solve their staffing issues: their mission!
Responsible tourism is about creating better places to live in, and by doing so, making better places for us to visit.
The interesting thing about do-gooders, is you often think, “what more can I be doing?”
With the world in the palm of our hands we feel connected, informed, and able to make change...but are we really?
Volunteering is labor-intensive at times, but some volunteer work can be emotionally draining
Structured volunteer gap year programs allows us the opportunity to have authentic experiences that have long lasting benefits on the global community
Use your love of fitness and athletics to motivate your players and make a positive impact in your community
Homework and exams may be a priority, but these students also know the importance of social responsibility!
Volunteering abroad is a great way to give back to local communities while travelling abroad.
“You can get married three or four times, but a prom is a once in a lifetime experience”...or is it? TeenHOP’s Good Deeds Day 2018 project proves otherwise
In a true Corporate Social Responsibility fashion, these amazing companies took part in the global movement of doing good
This is your chance to take the lead and do something worthwhile
As always, we are inspired when seeing all the great teen organizations doing good with us on Good Deeds Day.
Before you post a volunteer opportunity, however, it’s important to identify your department or program’s needs.
Over 3.5 million volunteers took part in Good Deeds Day 2018. We are happy to shine a light on some of the most inspirational stories from their projects
Our annual Good Deeds Day is coming up this April 3, 2022. Here is your quickie guide on how to join millions others around the world and do good as part of a global movement.
You might not get paid for your time, but there are tons of benefits to volunteering.
Even with Good Deeds Day right around the corner, there’s still time for you to take part! Here are a few ideas you can try before the big day
Volunteering doesn't have to be a time constraint. In fact, volunteering may help you find more time to do the things you love.
Thousands of people danced and handed out gifts to inspire their community to do good deeds for a better society.
Opportunities to do good are waiting around every corner
Good Deeds Day celebration is off to a great start, with over 2 million participants in Israel, doing good together
We were inspired by the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals to create our own set of goals that focus on our most basic human needs
If you’ve given the idea of volunteering abroad some thought, you probably found yourself thinking “Where do I Begin?” and rest assured – you are not alone.
Want to help a non-profit organization close to your heart? Here are a few easy ways you can do that today!
Remember safety first in a volunteer environment
If you want to do your part in making the world just a little bit better, it’s best to have your facts straight.
Make Valentine’s Day a little sweeter this year by spending time volunteering and giving back with the ones you love.
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. To help you use the opportunity to do good with your other half, here are our favorite volunteering date night ideas
Volunteers are a core component of any nonprofit.
The world’s second largest continent, Africa offers plenty of opportunity for the volunteer looking to make the world a better place.
Love to volunteer but worried about the time commitments? You’re not alone!
Want your employees to do good in a fun and easy way but not sure how? The Good Box is a great, simple idea you can implement in your office before your lunch break is over
While many see Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a day off, we see it as a “day on.” It’s an opportunity to start your year in the spirit of volunteerism and service, continuing the legacy of Dr. King.
Now that the holiday season is over, a lot of organizations remain in dire need of volunteers.
It seems our schedules are so jam-packed these days, there's very little time left over to slow down and be kinder to one another.
The holidays are right around the corner. Haven’t chosen your good deed for this year yet? These ideas are perfect, and can be done quickly and easily
Here are four ways anyone can make social responsibility their new year’s resolution
After all, giving back is the best way to spread holiday cheer.
Looking to develop a volunteer program for the first time or take your existing volunteer management plan to the next level? You’ve come to the right place.
Volunteerism positively affects the health and well-being of the people who participate, according to a new study by UnitedHealthcare and VolunteerMatch.
Learn how you can help combat climate change, conserve oceans and make life on land sustainable.
What can you do to make the world a better place by 2030? Here are four of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals you can help achieve today
Music to our ears
Calling all students! Now is the perfect time to find an awesome volunteer role to support a cause you care about AND boost your personal and professional development!
With Make a Difference Day coming up in a few days, here are our top ideas on ways you can change the world on this special day
Are you starting your happiness journey? Here are some tips for how to get off on the right foot.
These thoughts are what initially sparked my interest in the exciting world of impact experiences.
Highlights from the Conference on Volunteering and Service
Each year when school ends, we share art with Color-a-Smile
In the middle of a job hunt or just itching for a change? Volunteering could help you achieve your career goals.
Here are a few of the things in our life we shouldn’t take for granted.
Did you ever think of all the ways that volunteering is good for your career?
Good Deeds Day Facebook cover photos, how-to guides and DIY posters were just a few of your favorite resources. Read on for more interesting facts, and which doing good category was the most loved by you.
Looking for a meaningful way to spend a vacation or gap year? Here’s how you can experience volunteering abroad to the fullest
These big companies understand the value of CSR and chose to participate in Good Deeds Day 2017
Here's how to find somewhere you'll enjoy volunteering.
Want to make a difference? Look no further than your own backyard! Follow these ideas for making a difference in your local community
National Volunteer Week is a time to recognize and thank volunteers who lend their time, talent, voice and support to causes they care about in their community and around the world.
Givingway matches volunteers with opportunities abroad - the perfect partnership with us. Read on to hear about some of their projects on Good Deeds Day 2017
Seeing teenagers trying to make the world a better place really warms our hearts. Here are a few examples of teens who participated in Good Deeds Day 2017 that impressed us
With Good Deeds Day 2017 just behind us, read more about some incredible volunteering projects that we especially loved
Everyone knows today is International Good Deeds Day, the ever-growing day dedicated to doing good deeds. But did you know it originated in Israel? From its first steps in 2007 to the biggest celebration so far in 2017, read more about how Israel celebrates Good Deeds Day.
Heading out on Good Deeds Day? Here are 5 things you shouldn’t forget before you step out!
Every year, Voluntarios de Panamá organizes National Beach Cleanup Day in collaboration with Promar, a nonprofit that helps protect the country's coastal ecosystems.
Get together to celebrate doing good on Good Deeds Day in these six location around the world.
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Changing the world, one good deed at a time
To supplement governmental support, which can be quickly overwhelmed by an influx of immigrants, Atados used a project model that revolutionizes the way volunteers become involved in solving social crises.
A little goodness goes a long way
Celebrating presidents Washington and Lincoln’s birthdays on a long weekend off is a great American tradition. Here are a few things you could do on Presidents’ Weekend to make the world a little better.
These good-doers went above and beyond.
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We’ve got you covered with ideas, tools, guides and resources to make your Good Deeds Day a golden one.
International Good Deeds Day is a worldwide celebration of doing good, and this April 2, 2017 marks the 11th annual year. We’ve had millions of people and partners join us to create a wave of good, and in honor of the upcoming big day, we decided to spotlight 11 of our NGO partners who are rocking with inspiration.
Dogs make wonderful, lifelong companions. Seeing a puppy walking down the street is an instant mood lifter! Here are 5 fun ways you can volunteer with man’s best friend.
These ones go beyond implementing a new workout regime.
The holidays are already upon us. Whether you’re celebrating Christmas, Hannukah, Kwanza, something else or nothing at all - learn how to make this season a little happier, for you and others around you.
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How to volunteer without sacrificing your schedule. Whether you’re a parent, shift worker or simply juggling a jealousy inducing social life, we’ve all let an enticing volunteer role pass us by as we wonder “will I have the time?” Here are 3 reasons why volunteering doesn’t have to be a balancing act.
We all know how important doing sports is for your well being. However, many people are surprised by the variety of ways you can use sports to benefit others as well! Here are some simple ways to do good while keeping active.
How can one idea and an empty street change the world? Read on to see how one of our partners, The Street Store, turned one thought into a worldwide movement which helps the homeless everyday.
There’s a lot to be said for giving back through volunteering. But finding the best place and assignment to match your interests and skills - that’s the hard part. Read on to find out 9 tips to find an ideal volunteering gig
Hear all about our inspiring experiences in the first ever Good Deeds Day conference
The opening of the school year can also be the start of a positive change. There are plenty of ways you can make a difference, we’ve put together some ideas to start you off.
Becky Straw from The Adventure Project is all about turning people in poverty into profitable entrepreneurs.
Here are 5 tips about how you can encourage your employees to volunteer, and how it will benefit them.
Join us on LinkedIn for CSR advice and professional tips for organizing your Good Deeds Day event.
Good Deeds Day is honored to receive the George W. Romney award at the Points of Light Conference on Volunteering and Service.
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From Actor Adrian Grenier to the President of Panama, check out the famous figures who supported and participated in Good Deeds Day’s 10th anniversary celebrations worldwide.
Good Deeds Day’s 10th anniversary on April 10th will be celebrated in over 75 countries. In honor of the special occasion, several major events will be held worldwide. Join a celebration!
Good Deeds Day and Viewly have come together to make the world a better place and to extend your good will online now too.
Mark your calendars, because International Good Deeds Day is soon to be upon us on April 2, 2017!
Join us and millions of good doers worldwide for Good Deeds Day 2016! Choose your Good Deed from the list or write your own!
Our partner Givingway’s aim is to make volunteering abroad easy and accessible. Read on to discover where you can volunteer on Good Deeds Day!
If you’re looking for ways to do good from your house, Givingway has just the solution for you! Read on to discover a simple yet amazing way to do good for someone else.
Good deeds can be found anywhere. Did you ever think you can do good simply by drinking a cup of coffee? Read on to discover exactly how!
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